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Ford Escape Side Curtain Airbag Part May Detach

NHTSA campaign 17V803000 · Reported Dec 18, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

If the part detaches during airbag deployment, it can strike people inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	17V803000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 18, 2017
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some Ford Escape vehicles, the side curtain airbags have a component that may come loose while the airbag is deploying. If it detaches, that piece could become a loose object flying inside the vehicle cabin.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to have the airbags replaced.
The replacement is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 17V803000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford Escape

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Safety risk: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.